Wikipediatrics

Welcome to Wikipediatrics, a collection of brief, informative articles on hundreds of the most common pediatric conditions. It’s a quick way to find what you need to know about a topic. We also welcome your input. Please enter your suggested additions, corrections, deletions, and updates in the field at the bottom of each article – as well as suggestions for new Wikipediatrics articles. You will be credited in the footer of the article.

Airborne Transmission
10.23.2002
Airborne transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on dust particles or on small respiratory droplets that... »
Allergies (Allergic Rhinitis)
10.23.2002
Allergies tend to run in families. Asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often occur in... »
Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
10.23.2002
Amblyopia is the loss of vision caused when a clear image of the world is not available on the retina during key... »
Anemia (Low hemoglobin)
10.23.2002
Anemia occurs when the production of red blood cells is insufficient, when too many red blood cells are destroyed, or... »
Anorectal Malformations
10.31.2002
Anal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the anal opening, which makes it difficult for stool contents to pass through... »
Anthrax
10.23.2002
The anthrax bacteria turn into spores if the conditions are not right for the bacteria to thrive and grow (i.e., there... »
Appendicitis
10.24.2002
The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation... »
Arboviruses
10.24.2002
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
Arthritis
10.24.2002
JRA refers to a grab bag of at least five distinct arthritis diseases with at least seven patterns of illness. They can... »
Asthma
10.24.2002
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by tight airways -- a result of airway hyper-responsiveness. »
Astigmatism
10.24.2002
Irregularities in the curve of the cornea or lens make vision clearer in some planes than others. This asymmetry of... »
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
10.23.2002
ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity, or some combination of these. Scientific studies,... »
Baby Acne
10.24.2002
Baby acne is a common newborn condition. It can be present at birth, but typically appears at 3 to 4 weeks of age. »
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
10.24.2002
What nourishes your baby also nourishes the normal bacteria that live in your baby's mouth. These bacteria turn the... »
Blocked Tear Duct
10.24.2002
In many babies, the nasolacrimal duct is not fully developed at the time of birth. Signs of this usually appear in the... »